Taisumov delivered a brutal knockout to Felipe (Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC)
Mairbek Taisumov is, step by step, proving that he deserves to be looked at more closely in the lightweight category (up to 70kg). After brutally knocking out Brazilian Felipe Silva at UFC Rotterdam, held last Saturday (02), the Russian, who achieved his fifth consecutive triumph, once again asked for an opportunity to face a ranked opponent in the division, among them is Nate diaz, number 6 in the rankings, and who has not fought since August 2016, when he was defeated in the rematch by Conor McGregor. However, 'Beckan', as he is known, mocked a possible duel against the American bad boy, citing the fighter's famous addiction to smoking marijuana.
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"Michael chiesa He said that if I beat someone else he would want to fight me. But since I beat three guys in a row, he doesn't respond to me anymore. Anthony Pettis He said I'm not famous enough to fight him. (Nate) Diaz says he's the best. He says that if the UFC pays 20 million he will fight me in his city, but I think he smokes a lot”, declared the Russian, in an interview with Ultimate shortly after the knockout over Felipe.
At 29 years old, Taisumov debuted in the UFC in 2014, when he beat Tae Hyun Bang on points. He was subsequently defeated by Michel Trator in the same year, but since then he has had an impressive streak of five wins, all by knockout. In total, he has a record with 26 positive results and five negative results.
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